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In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: The root cause of female foeticide is the dowry system in our society. Courses of Action: I: The people in our society should celebrate the birth of males. II: The Government should make the pre-detection of gender in the mother’s womb a punishable offence.

In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: The root cause of female foeticide is the dowry system in our society. Courses of Action: I: The people in our society should celebrate the birth of males. II: The Government should make the pre-detection of gender in the mother’s womb a punishable offence. Correct Answer Only II follows

From the statement above, we understand that dowry is the root cause of female foeticide. But the course of action mentioned in I is not viable as it will continue decrease in the sex ratio of girls to boys.
Therefore, I does not follow.

On the other hand, passing laws making pre-detection of gender in the mother’s womb a punishable offence will be a feasible course of action as it will reduce the number of cases related to female foeticide.
Therefore, II follows.

Hence, Only II follows.

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